Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21
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Then he went In search ~ INV handker-
chief To my infinite surprise he was away
more than half an hour could not imagine
what he was doing. | could hear the sound
Of his voice. lie was evidently talking to
some one in the garden, and l. who knew
every infection Of his voice so well, could tell
that he admired the 'some one" with whom
he was conversing. Through the trees /
fancied that ! saw the GUNNER Of white
dress, and yet | knew that the ladies were
out. Presently my brother returned, very
/ much excited
IL say, Nellie, here is a mysicry Do you
know that your charming friend next door
has niece living with herr
"No," said in some little surprise; 81 have
never seen her."
"And never viii, II Mrs De Courcy Evans
knows it," he returned. at is regular case
Of Cinderella, the glass slipper, aud the two
proud sisters
''non't be absurd, Gerald" said.
"l'll try not but only imagine have Just
seen Miss Evans. She is not a ID. Courcv,
but she Is / will not describe her, YOU
shall see her and Judge for Yourself
She was evidently something striking, for
Gerald could not forget her.
"Only imagine" he would break out every
now and Thanksgiving a glrl like that at
work and shut up have never known such
thing. She would be more admired than
any girl In the neighbourhood II she were ever
seen or known. What can the woman he
thinking OFF,
Perhaps she is not related 10 her." sug-
gestcd.
but she is, Nellie she told me herself
that she was neice OF Mr.. Evans"
"Whcre did you see herr" asked
"She was in the garden. | suppose she
does not often 90 into it when the others
are at home. She picked up your handker-
chief, and stayed talking to her.
you called her Cinderella" said with a
smile. Take care that you are no, the
young prince"
Just see, the next time you call, II Mrs.
Evans says anything about her neice, will
YOU, Nelllef requested my brother on the
morning following his discovery. III she
does not 1t would be better for YOU TO mention
that saw her in the garden. She will be
obliged TO Introduce her then"
Seeing that he was really anxious and in
terested, consented To call on that very day.
Although stayed ncsly an hour, aud gave
could have spoken. she never named her
niece. ! began 10 fancy Gerald must have
been dreaming, FOR there was no sign ~ his
Cinderella After | had listened for some
time 10 an eloquent description OF the clories
oil the party the EvaRses had attended on the
preceding evening, began to think ought
to enter upon Gerald's business
Ny brother had quite an agreeable adven-
ture last even Ing," said
Any mention OF him was quite sufficient 10
engroSs their ~holc attention al once and all
three regarded me with a most amisble smile.
] related the lcss OF any little handkerchief
and its recovery
NY brother considered IL 4, verr fortunate
little accideat" / contlnued, "for it procured
him All Introduction 10 a very charming Young
lady. sboHld be delighted IL could obtain
the same favor myself, for ! have not had the
Pleasure ct seeing your neioe yet Mrs.
EvansT
Never did n few words make Sc great a sen.
saton: tie nIniao!e smiles changed 10 the
darkest OF frown.
MY niecrl' said the lady stIflr, and with
what wa intended to be great dignity. Ger
taInly, Miss Fitzgerald-I neve- dreamed Of
introducing her TO you"
but should he 80 pleased 20 make her
| acquaintance" replied, with a smile; and
there wSs a look Of great conservation from
one to another
have scarcely considered L wise, In nv
niece's position, TO Introduce her into So
clety," said Mrs. Evans; ''but cannot refuse
any request OF you're. Miss Fitzgerald Ara.
bella, ring the bell, my dear"
There was a long lapse Of time between the
summons aud the entrance Of The mvsteriou,
Young ladv The moment / saw her under.
stood why Mrs. Evans kept her in the back
ground aud why nv brother had taken 30
great An interest in her. Charm aman's eyes.
aud lis heart is sure, more or less, to follow
the lead. Any one more likely to charm
than this secluded young LADY have never
seen. She had one OF the sweetest Of faces
AS modest, As fresh, aud as fair as a blooming
spring nower-s face as different from the
somewhat bold AMI startling beauty OF her
cousins AS II was possible 10 conceive Dark
violet eyes and pale golden hair neatly
braided, lips as fresh as a rosebud with
most winning smile, delicate little hands that
bore traces OF hard work, a slender, graceful
figure, musical voice and u sweet manner
completed the charms Of one OF the loveliest
girls | have ever seen. She seemed TO be
about seventeen, not older, and she was al
most painfully timid aud shv
Marion" said Mrs Evans Grossly, "Mlss
Fitzgerald wishes to see you. Why did YOU
not tell me that you had seen Mr.. Fitzgerald
last EVENING" You know how much dislike
concealment of any kind"
81 would have told you, aunt" replied the
girl, blushing and hesitating, "but YOU were
out all the evening, and ] have not seen you
since
Never be sly" continued Mrs Evans-'I
cannot endure IT, ] am ALWAYS reproving YOU,
Arabella, for being too open and candid, II It
be possible wish your cousin would err on
the same sidcn
IL ever any human being looked truthful
and frank, 1t was the young girl whose eyes
began 10 Ill with tears Anxious to put an
end TO this 'scenc," began TO speak TO her,
the three ladies looking on CONTEMPORARY
the while. Her replies evinced Intelligence
and even talent; but she was too shy and /
tirnid To do herself justice. She looked AZ her 4
aunt every time she spoke, as though fearful /
OF drawing down some sharp criticism.